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ethnic grouping

 

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Ethnic Grouping

Meaning

Ethnic grouping refers to the classification and categorization of individuals based on their shared cultural or ancestral characteristics.

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Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Classification based on cultural characteristics

Noun

Example sentence: The country's census includes various ethnic groupings to understand the cultural diversity of its population.

Sense 2: Categorization based on ancestral attributes

Noun

Example sentence: The study aims to analyze the genetic differences among different ethnic groupings in the region.

Sense 3: Popular or widely accepted cultural group

Noun

Example sentence: Chinese-Americans are among the largest ethnic groupings in the United States.

Sense 4: Locally recognized cultural subgroup

Noun

Example sentence: In this area, the ethnic groupings are known for their unique traditions and customs.

Note: The term "ethnic grouping" can also be used as a verb and adjective, but these senses are less common or specific. Therefore, they have not been included here.

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